Goldman Sachs Leads Charge as XRP ETF Inflows Hit $170 Million

XRP ETFs have seen significant inflows over the past eleven trading days, totaling $170 million. This influx of funds is largely attributed to Goldman Sachs, which has emerged as a top institutional holder with a disclosed position of $87.4 million across five XRP spot ETF products.

While this may seem impressive, it's essential to put these numbers into perspective. During the same period, Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $2.26 billion in inflows, roughly 13 times what XRP pulled in over nearly double the timeframe. Furthermore, XRP's total cumulative inflows since launch stand at $1.68 billion, which is lower than a single strong week of Bitcoin ETF inflows.

The significance of Goldman Sachs' position lies not in its size but in its implications for institutional adoption. The bank's re-entry into the XRP market after exiting all positions by the end of Q1 2026 suggests an active management approach, rather than passive holding and forgetting.

Investment advisers are responsible for roughly $120 million of XRP ETF holdings, which is structurally more significant than hedge fund buying. Adviser allocations tend to be stickier, creating a baseline demand floor that pure speculative trading doesn't.